Imjin War; Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea
Historical term for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's two invasions of Korea (1592–1598). Often referred to in English as the Imjin War or the Japanese invasions of Korea.
The Bunroku-Keichō no Eki was the war in which Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent troops to the Korean Peninsula.
As a result of the Bunroku-Keichō no Eki, many potters were brought from Korea to Japan.
Standard historical term with interpunct. The interpunct is commonly used in modern writing.
Variant without interpunct, also seen in historical texts.
Named after the Japanese era names Bunroku (1592–1596) and Keichō (1596–1615) during which the invasions occurred. 役 (えき) here means 'military campaign' or 'war'.